S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek
FairNewberry County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SE Newberry · Structure no. 000000000005354
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek in Newberry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-36-546 over Br to Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.